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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long can you live with Graves' disease? | Graves' disease won’t affect how long you’ll live when you treat it well. However, if left untreated, it can cause complications such as heart disease, which can affect how long you can live. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What to expect when you have Graves' disease? | You can expect symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, shaking in your hands, weight loss, sleep problems, fast heartbeat, period changes, and low sex drive when you have Graves' disease. You can also expect to follow a lifelong treatment plan and make lifestyle changes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can Graves' disease go away? | Graves' disease can go away when you follow treatment. But it can also come back, especially if it went away when you were a child. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Graves' Disease Causes? | Hormones secreted by thethyroid gland controlmetabolism, or the speed at which the body converts food into energy. Metabolism is directly linked to the amount of hormones that circulate in the bloodstream. If, for some reason, the thyroid gland secretes too much of these hormones, the body's metabolism kicks into high ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Graves' Disease Risk Factors? | Aside from having a family history of Graves' disease, other risk factors that increase your chances include:
• Gender. People assigned female at birth are more likely than those assigned male at birth to develop the disease.
• Age. Graves' disease often happens in people over 30.
• Having other autoimmune condition... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Graves’ Disease Symptoms? | The most common symptoms of Graves' disease are symptoms of hyperthyroidism, which include:
• Nervousness,anxiety, or irritability
• Tired or weak muscles
• Shaking in your hands
• Frequent bowel movements ordiarrhea
• Difficulty sleeping
• Greater sensitivity to heat or increasedsweatingUnintentional weight loss... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Graves' Disease Complications? | Graves' disease and eye health
A small percentage of all patients with Graves' disease will develop a condition called thyroid eye disease in which youreyemuscles and tissues become swollen. This can causeexophthalmos— your eyeballs protrude from their sockets — and is considered a hallmark of Graves' disease, even th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Graves' Disease in Pregnancy? | Graves' disease can make it harder to get pregnant because it changes your menstrual cycle. If you do get pregnant, your symptoms may get worse in the first 3 months and then improve later. Your doctor may stop your anti-thyroid medicines in the last 4-8 weeks of pregnancy if your thyroid levels become normal. They wil... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Grave’s Disease Treatment? | There are two goals in the treatment of Graves' disease. One is to stop your thyroid gland from overproducing thyroid hormone. The other is to stop the increased levels of thyroid hormone from causing problems in your body. There are several treatment options to achieve one or both of these goals.
Radioactive iodine t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Graves' Disease? | Though Graves' disease is a lifelong condition, it is well-treated when you follow your treatment plan. See your doctor immediately if you start having new symptoms or you become pregnant. They may need to adjust your treatment plan.
Also, speak with your doctor about dietary and lifestyle changes to manage your Grave... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Graves' Disease Outlook? | Although the symptoms can be distressing, Graves' disease generally has no long-term adverse health consequences if you get prompt and proper medical care. Some people, especially those with mild Graves' disease, may go into remission, where the disease goes away. This remission may be temporary, especially when it hap... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Grave's Disease Takeaways? | Graves' disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition that occurs when your body makes too much thyroid hormones. It may cause symptoms such as bulging and puffy eyes, tiredness, weakness, diarrhea, irregular periods, and a fast heart rate. Treatment works well in managing your symptoms and reducing your risk of developin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Graves' Disease FAQs? | Is Graves' disease life-threatening?
Graves' disease can be life-threatening if it’s left untreated or you don’t follow your treatment regularly. It may put you at risk of developing life-threatening conditions such as a thyroid storm, stroke, and heart failure.
How long can you live with Graves' disease?
Graves' di... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Grief? | Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, including anger, sadness, or loneliness. You can experience grief for different reasons. Maybe a loved one died, a relationship ended, or you lost your job. Other life changes such as a chronic illnes... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Long Does Grief Last? | There’s no correct amount of time to grieve. Your grieving process depends on a number of things such as your personality, age, beliefs, and support network. The type of loss is also a factor. For example, chances are you’ll grieve longer and harder over the sudden death of a loved one than, say, the end of aromantic r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What's a grief trigger? | It's a sudden reminder of a loved one who died or something you lost. It can bring strong emotions. These triggers can include songs, places, smells, sounds, and special occasions. They're most common in the first weeks and months after a loss, but they can happen later too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are the seven stages of grief or loss? | Some experts have expanded Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief to seven stages. In addition to the stages she identified, these include stages of shock and processing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is painful grief? | All types of grief involve painful feelings. But they can also include painful physical symptoms in your body, such as backaches, headaches, and joint stiffness. Grief can cause you to develop newhealth issues, or worsen ones you already have. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is normal grief? | The way you grieve isn't like anyone else because everyone grieves differently. The term “normal grief”, or uncomplicated grief, refers to the usual feelings of grief that arise in the days and weeks after a loss. There is no right or wrong timeline, but this type of grief gets better with time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Grief? | Uncomplicated grief
This used to be called “normal” grief. With this, your grief symptoms are most intense for 6 months after a loss. But they lessen with time.
Anticipatory grief
In this type of grief, you experience loss before it occurs. This can happen when you learn a loved one has aterminal illness,for example... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Grief? | Grief is the experience of coping with loss. It's associated with the death of a loved one, but you can feel grief because of any change that challenges your identity or life routines. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Grief? | Your feelings may happen in phases as you come to terms with your loss. You can’t control the process, but it’s helpful to know the reasons behind your feelings. All people experience grief differently. In the 1960s, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross identified five stages of grief. She was apsychiatrist,author, and pioneer in nea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Grief? | Physical symptoms
Loss can be very stressful and take a physical toll on your body. Grief can affect your nervous system as well as weaken your immune system.
Grief symptoms can include:
• Tiredness
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Upset stomach
• Joint pain
• Weak muscles
• Tightness in your throat or chest
• Loss of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Coping With Grief? | Grief counseling
A therapist can help you explore your emotions. They can also teach you coping skills and help you manage your grief. If you’re depressed, a doctor may be able to prescribe medicines to help you feel better. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Help Grieving Loved Ones? | There are some ways to support your loved ones when they're grieving. Some important steps include:
• Be there.Ask them what they need. Do they want to talk? Take a walk? Help with arrangements? Support them in the ways they need.
• Find ways to help. Offer to run errands, drive their kids to school, cook a meal, or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Grief and Grieving When to Get Professional Help? | Working through grief may require professional help. If your grief interferes with your life, or your symptoms aren't better after 6 months, it may be time to talk to amental health counseloror therapist. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Grief and Grieving Takeaways? | • Grief is a natural reaction to various kinds of loss.
• You may have different feelings that come and go, in any order.
• There's no right or wrong way to grieve. It's different for everyone.
• There are many different kinds of grief.
• There are five stages of grief that can be used to help understand loss.
• G... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Grief FAQs? | What are the seven stages of grief or loss?
Some experts have expanded Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief to seven stages. In addition to the stages she identified, these include stages of shock and processing.
What is painful grief?
All types of grief involve painful feelings. But they can also include painful physi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns Causes? | Group B strep bacteria live in theintestinesand genital tract, including thevagina. About 1 out of every 4 pregnant women carries these bacteria.
It's normal to have these bacteria in your body. Usually you won't know you have them because they won't make you sick. In some cases, they can causebladderand urinary tract... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns How Babies Get It? | If you carry group B strep bacteria, yourbabycan become infected during a vaginal delivery. Not every baby who is exposed toGBSwill get infected, but a small percentage can
It’s more likely if:
• You deliver early -- before 37 weeks
• Your water breaks 18 hours or more before you deliver
• You have an infection of ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns Symptoms? | Babies who get this infection may start to have symptoms in the first few days of life, or weeks to months later. You may notice that your little one has:
• Fever
• Fast, slow, or strainedbreathing
• Trouble eating
• Extremefatigue
• Irritability
• Blue color to theskin | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns Diagnosis? | Your OB/GYN might do aurineculture early in your pregnancy to look for group B strep bacteria. You should be tested for it between your 35th and 37th weeks of pregnancy. The doctor will take a swab from yourvaginaand rectum and send it to a lab. A “positive” result means you carry this type of bacteria.
If yournewborn... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns Treatments? | Even before lab results are in, intravenous antibiotic treatment may be started.
Your baby might also need treatments to help with GBS symptoms, including:
• Fluids through a vein (IV)
• Oxygen
• Medicines to treat other symptoms | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns Prevention? | Researchers are working on avaccinethat might one day protect mothers and their babies from this infection. But it’s not ready yet.
If tests show that you have group B strep bacteria while pregnant, your doctor will give you antibiotics during labor to prevent you from passing the infection to your baby.
Penicillinan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn: What Is a Sore Throat? | Everyone knows what asore throatfeels like. It’s one of the most common health complaints, particularly during the colder months of the year when respiratory diseases are at their peak. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Types of Sore Throats? | Another name for the throat is the pharynx. That’s why a sore throat is sometimes called pharyngitis.
There are two main types of sore throat:
Acute.This means your sore throat goes away quickly. In most cases, acute sore throats are caused by the cold, flu, or other common illness. They typically last 3-10 days.
Ch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Sore Throat Symptoms? | If you have a sore throat, you might notice:
• Scratchiness, pain, or irritation in your throat
• Pain when you speak or swallow
• Trouble swallowing
• A scratchy, muffled, or hoarse voice
• Red, swollen tonsils
• White spots on your tonsils
• Swollen glands and lymph nodes on your neck
Most sore throats are ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Sore Throat Causes? | There are many causes of sore throat. The most common are bacterial and viral infections like the cold and flu.
Viral infections
This is the most common cause of a sore throat. It happens when a virus gets in your body and makes you sick.
Some viruses that can cause sore throats are:
• Common cold
• COVID-19
• Fl... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Sore Throat Diagnosis? | Your doctor will probably start by looking at your throat with a tiny flashlight. They may also check your nose and ears. Then, they’ll feel the sides of your neck for any lumps, which can be a sign of swollen lymph nodes. The doctor also will use a stethoscope to listen to your lungs as you breathe.
If your doctor th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Sore Throat Treatment? | The way you treat a sore throat depends on what is causing it. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections, which usually go away on their own in 5–7 days. Antibiotics won’t fix this kind of infection. But in the meantime, you can take over-the-counter medications to help ease the soreness. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Home Remedies for Sore Throat? | Most sore throats are caused by viruses, which means there’s no immediate cure. But in the meantime, there are a few easy things you can do to help feel better.
You can:
Rest.Give your body a chance to recharge so it can fight off any infection you might have. Resting will also give your throat muscles time to repair... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn How to Prevent Sore Throat? | To help prevent a sore throat, you can:
Get vaccinated.Most sore throats are caused by viruses, including influenza and COVID-19. Stay up-to-date with your flu shot and any other recommended vaccines.
Wash your hands regularly.Make sure to do this after using the bathroom, after sneezing or coughing, and before and a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Group B Streptococcal Septicemia of the Newborn Takeaways? | Most sore throats are caused by viral infections like the common cold, influenza, and COVID-19. Antibiotics won’t help these infections, but they tend to go away on their own in about a week. In the meantime, try home remedies like drinking hot tea with honey, gargling salt water, staying hydrated, and getting plenty o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Grover's Disease? | Grover’s disease is a rare, temporary skin condition. It causes sudden red, raised, blistery, and sometimes very itchy spots that form around the middle of the body. The rash is most often seen in middle-aged men. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Grover's Disease: Who Gets It? | Grover’s disease usually happens in men over 50. However, women sometimes get it, too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Grover's Disease: What Causes It? | Scientists aren’t sure what causes Grover’s disease. It may appear for no reason. Some doctors think that sun-damaged skin or extreme swings in temperature play a role. One popular, but unproven, theory is that it may be linked to sweating. Many cases have occurred in men who use hot tubs, steam rooms, electric blanket... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Grover's Disease: How Is It Diagnosed? | Your doctor will examine you and the rash. Sometimes it can be tough to tell the difference between Grover’s disease and other skin disorders. A shaved skin biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is a Growth Hormone Stimulation Test? | Our bodies usually change quietly, almost without notice. Children grow taller. Ourhairoften thins as we age. It’s all part of maturing, and it’s controlled by hormones. But sometimes things go wrong. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Growth Hormone Deficiency: What Happens During the Test? | For your child, the test begins with a technician placing an IV line in their arm orhand. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Growth Hormone Deficiency Your Pituitary Gland? | Growth hormone is made by the pituitary gland. It’s a pea-sized gland near the center of your head, just below the front of thebrainand behind your nose.
GH isn’t the only hormone made by the pituitary gland. In fact, the pituitary has been called the “master gland” because its hormones help control other hormones. It... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Growth Hormone Deficiency How Adults Can Prepare? | Your doctor will typically ask you to take more than one kind of test.
You may need the stimulation test, as well as some of these other tests:
• The IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 tests, which check the amount of a different but related hormones
• Tests to check for issues with other hormones, includingcortisol,prolactin, and t... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Growth Hormone Deficiency What the Results Mean? | Test results should be ready in several days.
High levels of GH may suggest:
• Possible acromegaly
• Gigantism (in children, it can cause really long bones, delayedpuberty, and other problems)
• A tumor
Low levels may indicate:
• Possible dwarfism
• Slow growth
• Hypopituitarism, which means your pituitary glan... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Porphyria? | Porphyriais a group of inherited disorders caused by an abnormality in one of the steps your body uses to make heme. Heme is the protein in your red blood cells that makes them red and carries oxygen from your lungs to the other tissues in your body. Because your process for heme production has slowed or stopped, you g... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the triad of symptoms for porphyria? | The so-called "classic triad" of symptoms that suggest acute hepatic porphyria include abdominal pain, abnormalities in the central nervous system, and peripheral neuropathy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria Types? | Doctors classify porphyria in a couple of ways. One way depends on your main symptoms. If your main symptoms are in yournervous system, you likely have acute porphyria. If your main symptoms are in yourskin, you likely have cutaneous porphyria. Another way to classify it depends on whether most of the extra precursor c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria Causes? | No matter what variant of porphyria you have, it has the same root cause: A problem with how your body makes a substance called heme. Heme is a vital part of a protein called hemoglobin in your red blood cells. You need the heme in hemoglobin to carry oxygen from yourlungsto the rest of your body.
Your body makes abou... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria Triggers? | Porphyria is typically triggered by:
• Certain medicines, such as hormonalbirth control, sulfaantibiotics, barbiturates, anesthetics, and seizuremedicines
• Cyclic progesterone hormone activity in AFAB people
• Drinkingalcohol, especially binge drinking (consuming more than four to five drinks in a 2-hour period) or... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Symptoms of Porphyria? | One of the ways experts use to classify porphyria is by the main symptoms each variant causes. Acute porphyria mainly causes nervous system symptoms, and cutaneous porphyria mainly causes skin symptoms.
Symptoms of acute porphyria
When you have symptoms of acute porphyria, your doctor may call this an acute porphyria... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria Diagnosis? | Doctors sometimes find it tricky to diagnose porphyria because these are rare conditions and the symptoms are similar to those of other conditions. Your doctor will likely start by asking about your symptoms and medical history and will examine you.
Porphyria testing
If your doctor thinks you may have it, they will l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria Treatment? | Treating acute porphyria
When you have an outbreak of acute porphyria symptoms, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days. Your doctor will usually treat your symptoms with:
• IV fluids to help balance the minerals and salts in your blood
• IV heme or a shot of hemin (Panhematin) to help your red blood cel... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Doctors for Porphyria? | There are many things you can do to prevent outbreaks and manage your symptoms. You will likely need care from a team ofhealth careprofessionals. You might see:
• Hematologists, doctors who treat blood diseases
• Dermatologists, specialists in skin diseases
• Hepatologists, doctors who treatliver diseases
• Genetic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria Prevention? | Most cases of prophyria are caused by genetic mutations, so you can't prevent it. But if you know you have it, you can help prevent attacks by figuring out and avoiding your triggers.
Most cases (about 75%-80%) of PCT are caused by exposure to things in your environment or an infection. To help avoid developing this f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria Complications? | Each variant of porphyria has it's own complications.
Complications of acute porphyria
Acute porphyria can be life-threatening. In general, complications may include:
• Dehydration
• Breathing problems
• Seizures
• High blood pressure
• Chronic pain
• Chronic kidney failure
• Liver disease and liver cancer
Co... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria Outlook? | How porphyria affects you depends on the variant you have. Acute porphyria symptoms start quickly and last a few days or weeks. Severe attacks of acute porphyria can sometimes causenerve damageand muscle weakness that can take months to get better.
Regardless of the variant you have, porphyria is a chronic disease, wh... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Guenther Porphyria Takeaways? | Porphyria is a group of mostly inherited conditions. It is caused by defects in the enzymes your body uses to make heme, the protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to your other tissues. When your heme production slows down or stops, you get a buildup of chemicals called porphyrin or porphy... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Porphyria FAQs? | What is another name for porphyria?
Porphyria is sometimes called the vampire disease because it can cause skin blisters on sun exposure, so people with it tend to avoid sunlight. Otherwise, different variants of porphyria may have alternate names. For instance:
• AIP may also be called Swedish porphyria because ther... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Guided Imagery: What Is Parkinson's Disease? | Parkinson's diseaseis an illness that affects the part of yourbrainthat controls how you move your body. It can come on so slowly that you don't even notice it at first. But over time, what starts as a little shakiness in yourhandcan have an impact on how you walk, talk,sleep, and think. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Guided Imagery: What Does Parkinson's Do to the Brain? | Deep down in yourbrain, there's an area called the substantia nigra, which is in the basal ganglia. Some of its cells makedopamine, a chemical that carries messages around yourbrain. When you need to scratch anitchor kick a ball, dopamine quickly carries a message to the nerve cell that controls that movement. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Guided Imagery: What Causes Parkinson's? | Doctors aren't sure why all thosebraincells start dying. They think it's a mix of your genes and something in the environment, but the reason is not straightforward. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Guided Imagery: How Will My Doctor Test for It? | There's no onetest for Parkinson's. A lot of it's based on your symptoms and health history, but it could take some time to figure it out. Part of the process is ruling out other conditions that look like Parkinson's. The doctor may do a DaT scan, which looks for dopamine in the brain. This can aid in a diagnosis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Guided Imagery: How Is Parkinson's Treated? | It's all about managing symptoms.Drugsfor Parkinson's can often help with tremors, stiff muscles, and slow movements. Your doctor may also suggestphysical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, based on how it affects you. And in some cases, you may need surgery. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Guided Imagery: How Will the Disease Affect My Life? | Most people who have Parkinson’s live a normal to a nearly normal lifespan, but the disease can be life changing. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? | Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare disorder in which your immune system suddenly attacks your nerves, often after you've had a stomach or respiratory bug. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Guillain-Barre Syndrome? | Guillain-Barré syndrome has several types, including:
Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP).This is the most common type in North America and Europe. With this type, muscle weakness usually starts in your lower body and spreads upwards.
Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS).This is less common in the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Causes of Guillain-Barré Syndrome? | Doctors know GBS is not inherited or contagious. But it is linked to several infections, illnesses, and traumas. They don't know the exact cause.
It could be that some illnesses alter your nerve cells, so your immune system starts to view them as threats. Some scientists think your immune system forgets which cells it... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Guillain-Barré Syndrome Risk Factors? | GBS can affect anyone. It's most common in people over age 50.
It's most often associated with a recent digestive or respiratory infection, and less often with other illnesses, surgery, trauma, or vaccines. About two-thirds of people who develop Guillain-Barré have diarrhea or respiratory symptoms in the days or weeks... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Guillain-Barré Syndrome Symptoms? | Guillain-Barré syndrome strikes quickly, often starting in your feet and legs. Sometimes, it starts with your face or arms.
Your symptoms might include:
• Feeling "pins and needles" in your toes, ankles, fingers or wrists
• Weakness that starts in your legs and moves upward
• Unsteady walking
• Trouble climbing st... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Guillain-Barré Syndrome Diagnosis? | The symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome can resemble those of other neurological conditions. So, your doctor will likely go through a careful process to rule out other causes. That could include:
• Asking how and when your symptoms started and whether you've had any recent illnesses
• Doing a general physical exam
•... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Guillain-Barré Syndrome Treatment? | If you’re diagnosed with GBS, you should begin treatment right away. You can expect to be hospitalized in the intensive care unit.
Treatments that can speed your recovery or reduce the severity of your illness include:
Plasma exchange (plasmapheresis).A machine separates your plasma, the liquid part of your blood, fr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Guillain-Barré Syndrome Complications? | During treatment for Guillain-Barré syndrome, you might get:
• Breathing problems
• Shortened tissues in your joints (contractures) or other deformities
• Blood clots that form when you're inactive
• Infections
• Low or unstable blood pressure
• Paralysis
• Pneumonia
• Pressure sores, or bed sores (skin damage ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Guillain-Barre Syndrome Takeaways? | If you notice tingling, weakness, or numbness in your feet or legs starting to move up your body or problems with your facial muscles, you could have the telltale symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Getting medical help quickly can help you recover faster with fewer complications. In most cases, you'll fully recover. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Lichen Sclerosus? | Lichen sclerosus is a rare skin condition that usually shows up on your genital oranalareas, though you can also have it in other places. It usually starts as white, shiny, itchy patches that get bigger. The affected skin becomes thin and fragile. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does lichen sclerosus look like? | It starts as small, shiny, and smooth white patches on your skin. These patches can become bigger and grow together into plaques. The skin may become thin and wrinkled, and it can be easily damaged by scratching or by clothing rubbing against it. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What causes lichen sclerosus to flare up? | Doctors don't know exactly what causes flares, but things that irritate your skin could be one trigger. A flare may also be a sign that you need to use steroid cream or other medication more often. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the best thing to do for lichen sclerosus? | Talk to your doctor if you have itching or skin changes in your genital area. Lichen sclerosus needs to be treated so you don't have serious complications. Steroid medications you put on your skin and other treatments usually work well. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What should you not wear when you have lichen sclerosus? | You want to avoid irritating the skin that's affected. Don't wear scratchy fabrics like wool, or tight clothing that rubs or traps moisture next to your skin. Change out of wet or sweaty clothes as soon as you can. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus Causes? | Doctors don't know why some people get lichen sclerosus.
They think it may be due to genes, hormones, an injury, or irritation to your skin, or some combination of these things. Another theory is that your immune system attacks your skin.
Lichen sclerosus isn't contagious, and you can't spread it through sex or other... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus Symptoms? | Changes in the appearance of your skin are the main symptom of lichen sclerosus. You usually see it around your genitals or anus. But less often it can also affect your neck, shoulders, upper back, upper arms, armpits, torso, breasts, wrists, buttocks, and inner thighs. Rarely, you can have it in your mouth.Some people... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus Diagnosis? | Your doctor can usually tell whether you have lichen sclerosus by doing a physical exam and checking on how your skin looks.
They might order a biopsy, too if they think you could haveskin cancer, or if treatments aren't working. That means they'll remove a small piece of your skin and send it to a lab to be viewed un... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus Complications? | Serious complications of lichen sclerosus can happen, especially if you don't get treated.
Your skin becomes fragile and can easily be damaged, with bleeding, tears, and open sores that may get infected.
Lichen sclerosus can cause serious scarring to the outer part of the female genitals, called the vulva, and change... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus Treatments? | Although there's no cure for lichen sclerosus, there are treatments that can help. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus Surgery? | Surgery to treat lichen sclerosus that's on your penis can be a good option. Doctors often do acircumcision, which is removing the foreskin--the tissue that covers the head of the penis. After that, the condition probably won't come back.
If you have severe scarring of your vulva that causes problems with sex, surgery... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus Self-Help? | It may be hard, but try not to scratch. That can cause even more damage to fragile skin.
You may be able to soothe the itch by taking baths in a few inches of plain, lukewarm water.Use only a mild cleanser.
Gently pat yourself dry and apply a water-blocking ointment like petroleum jelly to the affected skin. Do the s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus Prognosis? | You can usually get relief from the symptoms of lichen sclerosus with treatment, especially if you catch it early. But it probably won't go away entirely. You'll likely go through periods where it flares up for the rest of your life.
It can cause serious complications, including scarring and sexual dysfunction.
You'l... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Guttate Scleroderma, Lichen Sclerosus Type Takeaways? | Lichen sclerosus is a rare condition that causes smooth, white, itchy patches on your skin, usually around your genitals and anus. It can cause disfiguring scarring and put you at greater risk of skin cancer on your penis or vulva. Talk to your doctor if you havegenital itchingor skin changes, because lichen sclerosus ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Lichen Sclerosus FAQs? | What causes lichen sclerosus to flare up?
Doctors don't know exactly what causes flares, but things that irritate your skin could be one trigger. A flare may also be a sign that you need to use steroid cream or other medication more often. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Ashley Elizabeth Unaegbu, PA-C: What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? | In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs?In my opinion, the role of a primary care provider is to actively listen, show empathy, and consider all aspects of your health (mental and physical) to help you reach ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Ashley Elizabeth Unaegbu, PA-C: In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? | Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time?Being a military spouse, I’ve learned how to adapt in an ever changing environment. I’ve lived in four states and overseas. I know…the struggles of working, going to school, and taking care of little ones all at the same time. I have gained ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Ashley Elizabeth Unaegbu, PA-C: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? | Circle Medical, a comprehensive primary care clinic, boasts a network of over 350 certified providers delivering accessible care across 26 states. Our patients cherish Circle Medical for our adept and welcoming team, extensive acceptance of most PPO insurance and Medicare, absence of membership fees, and effortless sch... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dr. Armaghan Azad, MD: In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? | I have extensive experience working at a university-affiliated teaching hospital and have been practicing medicine for 17 years with special emphasis in ER/urgent care, Preventative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition, Skincare, and Sleep Medicine. While I believe there is a role for pharmaceutical medications in t... | local_scraped |
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